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2B Daily News – Thursday, September 19, 2013 You know where to find us By Jennifer Cooper Social Security Manager in Redding If you've read anything about Social Security in recent years, then you probably know that our most convenient office location is wherever you happen to be — thanks to www.socialsecurity.gov. Whether you're on your home or office computer, or at the park or the beach with a mobile device, Social Security's online office is just a click away. However, we recognize that some people prefer to do business with us face-toface. If that's you, we still would like to let you know about an online feature that can make finding your nearest Social Security office much easier. From your computer or your mobile device, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/l ocator. That link will take you to our Social Security Office Locator. Once there, key in your ZIP code and you'll get the address, phone number, and hours of the Social Security office closest to you. The Locator page also gives you the option to see a map and get directions. If you are on the run and have your mobile device, this feature has the capability to "Map It," providing turn-by-turn directions, making it easy to get to the office from where you are at the time. Of course, it's still up to you to find a place to park (if needed). You don't have to worry about parking or traffic or lines if you transact your business at our online office on our website. If you can use our online Office Locator, you'll probably be able to easily take advantage of our other online features. For example, you can get a personalized, instant estimate of your future Social Security benefits by using our Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/e stimator. Or, do some retirement planning with our Benefits Planners at www.socialsecurity.gov/p lanners. You can even apply for benefits from your home computer by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/a pplyonline. We also encourage you to set up a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount. Then you will have quick and easy access to a number of personalized, secure services. Get your Social Security Statement online, or if you already receive benefits, get an instant benefit verification letter right over the computer. You may just want some information. You can get that online as well. Browse our library of publications, which you can read or listen to, a t www.socialsecurity.gov/p ubs. Get the Social Security forms you need at www.socialsecurity.gov/o nline. Or, get an answer to a question by visiting our frequently asked questions at www.socialsecurity.gov/faq. You can find these and many other Social Security services at www.socialsecurity.gov. Cleanup at Shasta Lake scheduled SHASTA LAKE – The Bureau of Reclamation's Northern California Area Office, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service's Shasta-Trinity National Forest, will host a cleanup event at Shasta Lake's Fisherman's Point Day Use Area and the Shasta Dam area 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, in celebration of National Public Lands Day. The public, organizations and local businesses are invited to participate. Visitors should dress for fall weather, bring a hat and sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes. On-site registration and check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the Shasta Dam Visitor Center, 16349 Shasta Dam Blvd., Shasta Lake. After the cleanup, a barbecue lunch will be provided. Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt and a certificate of appreciation. In addition to public service activities, educational booths will be set up at Shasta Dam. Activities will highlight the importance of disposing of trash responsibly and will provide participants with an opportunity to see firsthand that everyone has a significant part to play in creating a healthier environment. Now in its 20th year, NPLD is the nation's largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance public lands. More than 180,000 volunteers will participate at some 2,200 public lands across the nation to complete a projected $17 million in improvements. For additional information on NPLD, please visit http://www.publiclandsday.org. This year, NPLD is focusing on our national commitments to support public lands, spend time outdoors and be more active. Research shows that one step to preventing childhood obesity, diabetes and depression is getting kids and families to spend more time outside. NPLD encourages volunteers to explore and enjoy America's natural wonders through outdoor recreation. As part of this effort, Reclamation is involved in the national movement supporting the Department of the Interior's Let's Move Outside! and Youth in the Great Outdoors initiatives. To learn more about these initiatives, please visit http://www.letsmove.gov/letsmove-outside and http://youthgo.gov. To register for the event, contact Sheri Harral, Reclamation, at 530276-2030 or sharral@usbr.gov, or Andrea Capps, U.S. Forest Service, at 530-242-5546 or alcapps@fs.fed.us. V i s i t http://www.usbr.gov/mp/ncao/index. html for additional information on Reclamation's Northern California Area Office and http://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf for information on the U.S. Forest Service's Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Almanor boat ramp float removed Lassen National Forest officials recently made the decision to remove the boarding float at the Almanor boat ramp. The float was removed on September 17 because the cable that guides and anchors it had deteriorated to a condition that was unsafe. It will be replaced once the cable is repaired. Other repairs to the boat ramp will be performed when the lake is at or near its lowest levels of the year. This will facilitate the installation of additional concrete slabs at the foot of the existing ramp. These slabs will serve to lengthen the ramp and allow for use of the launch at even lower lake levels. Prior to its removal, the float had been extended to the end of the cable and could not have been extended further, even as lake levels continued to drop. PG&E has indicated Lake Almanor water levels will drop through the end of October, and possibly further through December. This is dependent on the amount of precipitation the area receives during that time. Based on these predictions, repairs are expected to take place in late October or early November. General questions regarding this action may be directed to Michelle Ahearn, Almanor Ranger District Recreation Officer, at 530-258-2141. For technical questions, you may contact Nate Thompson, Assistant Forest Engineer, at 530257-2151. Memories and Traditions, with Bev Bos REDDING –Nationally acclaimed child development expert and author Bev Bos is coming to the Shasta College Theatre 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28, to present "Memories and Traditions." Cost is $10 per person and group discounts are available — send an email to mbrace@first5shasta.org. Geared toward parents and teachers of young children this workshop centers on the importance of traditions and examines the sustaining value of childhood memories. It offers a "rant for children's play" and enthusiastic plug for fostering traditions and forging long-lasting memories with our own children and those we teach. Bos has been director and teacher at the Roseville Community Preschool in Roseville for more than 40 years. She is author of four books for teachers and parents and has presented over 6,000 early childhood education workshops and keynotes. To register go to: www.first5shasta.org For more information, visit shastacollege.edu/theatre or call 2422369. Upcoming Parenting Preschoolers Series events include Nov. 16, Sticky, Slippery, Wet, Bumpy & Gooey Sensory Play; Jan. 1, 2014, Building Resilience Through Art; March 22, 2014, Cooking with Young Children and April 26, Incorporating Math & Science at Home. Court Round-Up Recent State/Local Prison Commitments: CPD – People vs. Jason Michael Stewart; Resisting Executive Officer(three counts); Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance with Special Allegation Offense While on Bail or O.R. and Special Allegation Prior Felony. Brief history: Officers responded to a location regarding a suspicious vehicle and observed defendant sitting inside a vehicle refusing to get out. The defendant started the vehicle and proceeded to back up in the direction of the officers. Officers had to smash out a window in the vehicle and deploy a taser on the defendant. The defendant continued to resist but was forcefully removed from the vehicle and taken into custody. Defendant was released from custody on his own recognizance and failed to appear in court as required. Sentenced to 7 years Local Prison. TCSO – People vs. Luis Manuel Villegas Pahua, Lewd Act Upon a Child, Lewd Act Upon a Child. Brief history: Defendant committed a lewd act upon two minor victims. Sentenced to 6 years 8 months State Prison. TIDE - People vs. Alejandro Montano Miramontes, Maintaining Place For Selling or Using Controlled Substance; Possession For Sale of a Controlled Substance with Special Allegation Sale Near School. Brief history: During an undercover drug buy, the defendant sold methamphetamine. The drug sale was monitored and recorded by T.I.D.E. agents. Agents served a search warrant at defendant's residence and located methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material and marijuana. The defendant operated his drug dealing business in close proximity to several schools. Sentenced to 5 years 8 months State Prison. DABI - People vs. Carmen Lucille Williams, Perjury by False Application For Aid; Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance; Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance; Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance Brief history: Defendant signed a document under penalty of perjury stating there had been no changes to her address. When investigators went to her documented address they discovered she no longer resided at that location. Defendant was released from custody on her own recognizance and failed to appear in court as required. Sentenced to 5 years Local Prison RBPD – People vs. David Winslow Crannell, Assault With a Deadly Weapon; Assault With a Deadly Weapon with Special Allegation Prior Strike. Brief history: Defendant and victim were arguing when defendant grabbed a knife and attempted to stab the victim. The victim was able to run to the front door and yell for help but was unable to escape after the defendant grabbed her and pulled her back inside the residence. Neighbors arrived and observed a struggle between the victim and defendant and eventually were able to restrain the defendant until officers arrived. Defendant was originally granted formal probation. Defendant violated his probation based upon his arrest. Sentenced to 5 years State Prison. CRC – People vs. Tou Yeng Thao, Escape From Custody with Special Allegation Prior Felony. Brief history: Defendant was in the custody of a California Department of Corrections prison camp when he escaped through a fence. Defendant was located the next day and taken back into custody. Sentenced to 4 years 8 months State Prison. RBPD – People vs. David Lee Bowman, Transportation of a Controlled Substance, Resist, Obstruct, Delay of Peace Officer or EMT. Brief history: An officer contacted defendant after he was observed riding a bicycle at night without a light. As the officer attempted to search the defendant he fled on foot. After a brief chase the defendant was apprehended and was found with a small scale in his pocket. The officer also found methamphetamine and a glass pipe in the area where defendant had fled. Sentenced to 3 years Local Prison. RBPD – People vs. Carl Leon Smith, Receiving Stolen Property. Brief history: Victim reported his trailer had been stolen. After investigating the incident officers contacted defendant at his residence and observed the victim's trailer which had been recently painted. Sentenced to 2 years Local Prison. CPD – People vs. Tom Rene James Torres, Possession of a Controlled Substance; Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance with Special Allegation Offense While on Bail or O.R.; Failure to Appear on Own Recognizance with Special Allegation PC12022.1-Offense While on Bail or O.R. Brief history: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by defendant. The officer conducted a consent search of the vehicle and located methamphetamine. Defendant was released from custody on his own recognizance and failed to appear in court as required. Sentenced to 4 years Local Prison. Recent County Jail Commitments: TIDE - People vs. Luis Antonio Cervantes, Having a Concealed Firearm in a Vehicle. Brief history: An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by the defendant. Upon contacting the defendant the officer observed an odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and the officer located several guns concealed inside the vehicle. Sentenced to 180 days county jail. TCPD – People vs. Timothy Patrick Walsh; Post Release Community Supervision. Brief history: Defendant was released from prison to post release community supervision. Defendant violated his terms of supervision when he was found in possession of marijuana and he was involved in an incident which resulted in a battery charge against him. Sentenced to 120 days county jail. TCPD – People vs. Ruben Soliz; Violation of Parole. Brief history: Defendant was released from prison and placed on parole. Defendant violated the terms of his parole when he tested positive for methamphetamine. Sentenced to 120 days county jail. TCPD - People vs. James Oroville Hamilton; Post Release Community Supervison. Brief history: Defendant was released from prison to post release community supervision. Defendant violated his terms of supervision when he failed to keep in contact with probation and was terminated from his drug and alcohol treatment program. Sentenced to 60 days county jail. Recent Proposition 36 Commitments: Note: All cases wherein a defendant is sentenced per the terms of Proposition 36 are not at the request of the Tehama County District Attorney's Office. Per the requirements of Proposition 36, a defendant who possesses drugs cannot be sentenced to confinement time in jail or prison. Instead, the court must place defendant on probation and require drug treatment alone. Per the requirements of Proposition 36, only upon a third drug related probation violation may the court impose confinement time. In the event the defendant violates a non-drug related term of probation the court may then elect to sentence defendant to jail or prison. The Tehama County District Attorney's Office contends that each criminal case is unique and that in certain, specific, cases a defendant should be sentenced to a combination of drug treatment and jail time. We further contend that in other specific cases where a defendant has an extensive criminal record and/or a history of noncompliance with either previous grants of probation or previous grants of drug treatment, a state prison sentence should properly be imposed. TCSO - People vs. Drew Michael Kennedy, Transportation of a Controlled Substance. Brief history: Deputies responded to a location regarding a suspicious vehicle. Upon arriving at the location deputies contacted the defendant and received consent to search his vehicle. Inside the vehicle the deputies located marijuana and heroin. Defendant sentenced to Prop. 36 probation. CPD - People vs. Joseph Kelly Ward Sr., Possession of a Controlled Substance. Brief history: Defendant was originally granted formal probation. Defendant violated his probation when he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Defendant sentenced to Prop. 36 probation. Upcoming Court Dates Trials, Preliminary Hearings(PX) & Pre Trial Conferences(PTC): TCSO – People vs. Brandon Ericson Branscombe, Murder, Assault on a Child Causing Death. Brief history: The 8 month old victim died as a result of injuries sustained while in the custody and care of defendant. Entry of Plea/Setting: September 24 at 8 a.m. in Department 3. RBPD – People vs. Christopher Hougland, Murder with Special Allegation Use of Deadly Weapon, Assault With a Deadly Weapon with Special Allegation –Great Bodily Injury. Brief history: Officers responded to a residence regarding a disturbance. Upon arrival officers located the victim who appeared to have several stab wounds and was bleeding profusely. The victim eventually succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The defendant was arrested and taken into custody. Resetting: September 24 at 8 a.m. in Department 3. BCSO – People vs. Dustin Lee Hedrick, Lewd Act Upon a Child, Child Molesting. Brief history: Defendant was a 19 year old Boy Scout troop leader and both minor victims were Boy Scouts. Defendant went to a party at one of the victim's homes during which he committed lewd and lascivious acts upon the two victims. Sentencing: October 1, at 1:30 p.m. in Department 2. RBPD – People vs. Quentin Ray Bealer, Murder. Brief history: Defendant was arrested and charged with the murder of a 14 year old victim who had been reported missing when she never returned home from school. Officers located the victim's body two days later. Preliminary Hearing: October 24, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.